All staff sacked in monster $23m collapse
The debts of a collapsed group of businesses have blown out to almost $23 million, while other subsidiaries have quietly gone under in recent weeks.
At Work
Big push to give Aussies five weeks of leave
Business leaders have spoken largely in favour of a major push to give Aussie workers a blanket five weeks of leave.
Huge increase in visas for foreign doctors
New figures released by the government have shown a big increase in the number of overseas doctors and healthcare workers relocating to Australia.
‘Ghost’ job trend sweeping across Australia
Experts have slammed an “unethical” job practice being used by companies across Australia – and it’s far more common than people realise.
Aussie workers most burnt-out in the world
One group of Aussie workers are the most burnt-out in the world, alarming results in a new global study reveal.
Cold reality sends workers back to offices
A young Aussie has revealed the harsh reality that could send Gen Zers and Millenials back to offices.
Scary reason you’ll never want to work again
You may be very surprised to hear these “invasive” details about your job, however there’s a good chance you’ve already agreed to it.
Worker stood down for two-word slur at pub
A public servant stood down for using a racist slur at the pub tried to argue it was “just a word” that was used as a greeting by young people.
Major announcement on spy chief’s job
The Albanese government has announced the head of Australia’s top security agency Mike Burgess has been reappointed for another term.
Shock $13k pay gap for female bureaucrats
New data has revealed the extent of gender pay disparities in the Commonwealth public service.
Boomer boss act infuriating young workers
One Aussie has taken to social media to share the one question bosses need to stop asking because they “don’t need” to know the answer.
500 jobs at risk as company collapses
A farming business with operations across the country has entered voluntary administration, putting 500 jobs at risk.
20yo living at home rages at welfare rejection
A young Aussie has revealed the reason her Centrelink claim was rejected and why she’s been left feeling “annoyed” and “stressed”.
2.7 million Aussies want to quit their job
About 2.7 million Aussies plan to quit their job in the next 12 months, with 50 per cent of people saying they feel burnt out at work.
All staff sacked, $2 million company collapse
A string of companies in Victoria have collapsed, leaving customers in the lurch and staff sacked on the spot.
All the changes coming next month
From tax to minimum wage, the financial landscape for Australians will change dramatically from July 1. Here’s what’s coming.
Workers who get no love from Aussie bosses
A particular group of Aussie workers feel a lack of empathy from their managers, new research shows, and the message is “loud and clear”.
‘Bootie call’: Claims Musk asked staff for sex
The SpaceX and Tesla boss asked multiple staff members to have sex with him and asked one to have his babies, it’s been reported.
Staggering figure Aussie workers losing
The staggering amount Aussie workers are losing in doing unpaid overtime outside their shift hours has been exposed.
Staggering figure Aussie workers losing
The staggering amount Aussie workers are losing in doing unpaid overtime outside their shift hours has been exposed.
‘Toxic’: Gen Z’s revenge on bad bosses
Younger workers are exposing the “miserable” behaviour from their bosses as they become increasingly jaded with CEOs.
Radical push to help sex workers leave
Australia-first legislation would force one state to help sex workers leave the controversial industry with a set of ‘exit strategies’.
Grim call on rate cuts in Australia
Freshly minted RBA deputy governor Andrew Hausen has said Australia’s central bank won’t be swayed by rate cuts in Europe and Canada.
Commuters warned as rail chaos predicted
Commuters have been warned to expect disruptions from Tuesday, as industrial action could cause chaos at Sydney’s major light show.
‘Fair compensation: Junior doctors’ big win
A claim launched three years ago that alleged a state health body failed to pay junior doctors for overtime and missed breaks has been settled.
‘Sad’: 28yo on how she lost her job
A young Aussie has opened up about a taboo workplace topic on social media, admitting to something she says many workers view as “embarrassing”.
‘Stressful’: All staff sacked over email
A flailing tech start-up has collapsed into liquidation and all staff have been terminated on the spot via an email message.
Man’s costly end to Australian holiday
A man who rented a 4WD for one day while in Australia is now faces huge costs from the car rental company.
Why cafe owners kidnapped ex-employee
When two cafe owners noticed that money had been missing from the till, they took matters into their own hands in a bloody workplace dispute.
Big call on Australia’s top cop
AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw has been reappointed for another two years as he promised to target online criminals, the underworld and predators.
‘100-hour week’: 35yo’s death sparks outrage
The death of a banker has ignited a firestorm as some in the industry slam the toxic work culture they feel contributed to his death.
Spending, inflation top budget priority
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been tasked with further reining in spending in the federal budget as the tight jobs market risks further inflation.
31yo’s salary reveals why Aussies are stuffed
A young Aussie has detailed the crushing moment she realised that, despite working full-time and earning a decent wage, she is still “poor”.
Beachside town’s $450k job offer
A local practice in an Aussie beachside community has revealed the eye-watering figure they will offer to anyone who will take the job, along with additional perks like a rent-free house and a car.
Doctor dumped for ‘abhorrent’ posts
A doctor in Australia who made homophobic comments online, plus took shots at his colleagues, has been deregistered from practising medicine.
Work perks Aussies place most value on
A third of Aussie jobseekers and workers have revealed a surprising “must-have” for any future role they might apply for.
Work perks Aussies place most value on
A third of Aussie jobseekers and workers have revealed a surprising “must-have” for any future role they might apply for.
Surprise new skills employers are looking for
An AI revolution is sweeping through the Australian workplace and one of the world’s biggest tech companies says hiring is going to change forever.
Surprise new skills employers are looking for
An AI revolution is sweeping through the Australian workplace and one of the world’s biggest tech companies says hiring is going to change forever.
Sign big change coming to Aussie workplaces
Experts have warned a big shift is about to hit Aussie workplaces – and it’s a change that employees have been dreading.
Woolies workers to score 4-day week
Thousands of retail workers can look forward to more work-life balance after union talks close in on an agreement.
‘Can’t go back’: 26yo’s big WFH dilemma
A worker has revealed a big work from home dilemma he faced – now he’s wondering if he made the right choice.
Aussie company’s ‘work from holiday’ policy
Some businesses use working from home policies to entice talent but one Aussie firm has done one better than that…
‘Bad, different’: Union steps up Aldi fight
One of Australia’s most powerful unions has set its sights on supermarket giant Aldi, promising to pursue the business “relentlessly”.
Why women are quitting their jobs in droves
Nearly three-quarters of women in the Australian workforce will consider leaving their job in the next 18 months, research says.
‘Call us’: Major bank’s plea to homeowners
The chief executive of one of Australia’s biggest banks has laid bare the stress Aussie homeowners are going through.
How collapsed airline got it so wrong
Upstart airliner Bonza launched in Australia with budgie-smugglers and purple cocktails, but 18 months later the low-cost carrier collapsed. Here’s why.
Knife-edge vote on historic sex work reform
An Australia-first Bill to criminalise men who pay for sex has been rejected by a single vote, but a radical new approach could still be on the cards.
What tradies really think of this divisive act
A carpenter’s clip of a client silently watching over a tradie on a jobsite has sparked a debate about etiquette online. Here’s what tradies really think of the act.
CEO blasted for ‘boomer’ response to applicant
A CEO has sparked controversy for his response to a Gen Z job applicant after they sent an email he claims “blew” his mind.
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